Student Nutrition Assistant - 6 hours

De Soto Unified School Dist; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

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Job summary

De Soto Unified School Dist. is seeking a Student Nutrition Assistant for Mize Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The 6-hour shift runs 8:00am–2:00pm and includes food prep, serving meals to students and staff, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

The starting wage is $15.60 per hour, with a benefits package. Candidates must complete a TB test, pass a strength & agility test (up to 50 pounds), and submit a pre-employment physical prior to first day.

Qualifications

• Must pass TB test (Tuberculosis) prior to hire.
• Must pass strength & agility testing lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must submit a pre-employment physical prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares foods from recipes and serves meals to students and staff.
• Cares for, cleans, and stores equipment; maintains sanitation standards.
• Attends Food Safety Basics Class and performs other duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager.

Job description

Student Nutrition Assistant - 6 Hours

Mize Elementary School

2026-2027 School Year

Shift Hours:

6 hours per day, 8:00am - 2:00pm

Position Function (include but are not limited to the following):

Prepares foods from recipes or instructions Cares, cleans, and properly stores equipment. Observes health and sanitation regulations. Attend the Food Safety Basics Class as required. Receives, unpacks, stores and rotates food and supply stocks. Serves food to students and staff. Washes, and sanitizes dishes, serving areas, coolers, preparation surfaces and equipment. Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Nutrition Kitchen Manager.

Working Conditions:

Able to work harmoniously with others. Requires standing for long periods of time. Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds. Completion of Food Basics Safety Class within 2 months of hire. Maintains high standards of sanitation and personal cleanliness. Have reliable references Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Starting Salary:

$15.60/hour - commensurate with experience

Benefits:

USD 232 offers an excellent benefits package! Visit our benefits page for more information.

Requirements

• All employees must have a current TB test (Tuberculosis). If you've had a recent TB Test (less than 12 months ago) we can accept a copy of your test results. If it's been more than 1 year ago, you will be required to obtain a new test. Employees are responsible for the cost of the test.
• Must pass standardized strength & agility testing requiring lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must submit a pre-employment physical prior to first day of work.